BPD: Police arrest suspect from late night chase and crash at California and Union intersection

A car crash that injured three people at the intersection of Union and California is currently under investigation by officials. The suspect was caught and arrested.

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Police closed down Union and California Avenues early Sunday morning, while they investigated the scene of a car crash that began with a chase through Downtown Bakersfield, officials said.

They say the suspect, 38-year-old Rafael Fernandez of Arvin, crashed into three other vehicles at Union and California, and injured three people, who were taken to a local hospital.

Fernandez attempted to flee the scene, but was caught and arrested.

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